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This Classic Rule About Bonds Could Actually Be a Riskier Move — and Financial Advisers Say It May Be Time to Ditch It

By Alisa Wolfson July 21, 2026 MarketWatch

A reader asked whether the traditional guideline of holding a percentage of bonds equal to one's age still applies and who can help evaluate such investing rules in today's market. The response suggests working with a CFP® professional, noting that CFP® certificants must meet CFP Board's education, examination, experience and ethics requirements and can help tailor investment strategies to an individual's tax situation, goals, income sources, and overall financial circumstances.

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Alisa Wolfson
July 21, 2026